When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 10, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 3, 2026.

It was issued by City of Hanford. The work is located in Hanford, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Employee benefits consulting and administration firm. Experience managing voluntary benefit enrollment and premium collection. Expertise across supplemental insurance and employee protection products. Strong customer service and employee communications capabilities. Experience serving government or public-sector employers.

Voluntary Employee Benefits Administration Consultant Services (Due September 10, 2026)

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Hanford, California, United StatesPosted: August 13, 2026Deadline: September 10, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Hanford seeks a consultant to administer voluntary employee benefit programs, including enrollment, premium collection, customer service, and employee communications. Potential benefits include accident, critical illness, life, pet, and identity theft protection coverage.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be licensed to provide benefit services in California
Must demonstrate public agency experience
Must provide a list of a minimum of two California public agencies currently served
Must possess a valid and current City of Hanford Business License prior to commencing work
Must maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance with statutory limits and $1,000,000 Employer's Liability
Must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance with $2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate limits
Must maintain Comprehensive Automobile Liability coverage with $1,000,000 limit
Must maintain Professional Liability Insurance with $2,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate limits
Must provide a complete disclosure of all compensation and costs associated with the proposed services

TIMELINE

RFQ Available to the public: August 12th, 2026

Deadline for questions: September 3rd, 2026

Proposal submittal deadline: September 10th, 2026

Interviews/Presentations with short-listed firms: September 2026

Award of Contract @ City Council Meeting: October 2026

Contract Begins: January 1st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 3, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City of Hanford

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Hanford, California, is seeking a consultant to provide voluntary employee benefits administration services. Potential offerings may include accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, cancer insurance, identity theft protection, life insurance, pet insurance, and other voluntary products considered beneficial to employees.

The selected provider will administer voluntary benefit plans, including enrollment services, premium collection, and customer service. The provider will also develop employee communication materials to support awareness and participation in the available plans. All questions must be submitted by September 3, 2026, and proposals are due by September 10, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 10, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 3, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City of Hanford. The work is located in Hanford, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Employee benefits consulting and administration firm
Experience managing voluntary benefit enrollment and premium collection
Expertise across supplemental insurance and employee protection products
Strong customer service and employee communications capabilities
Experience serving government or public-sector employers

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